Our Story

In loving memory of Ron Wescoe, beloved Dad and football coach. The Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis is a 501(c)3 non-profit, patient advocacy organization that supports individuals affected by pulmonary fibrosis by providing education, advocacy, and resources to improve quality of life.

My Dad was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), a rare, serious lung disease with no known cause or cure, in the Fall of 2003 and sadly succumbed to the disease on Friday, October 29, 2004. When he was first diagnosed with IPF, we did not know where to turn for support and guidance. I can remember, in between labored breaths, he said that he wanted to be remembered, and from that moment on, it became my mission to help others with pulmonary fibrosis and walk beside them as they navigate this terrible disease. My Dad’s memory lives on. I want other families living with this lung disease to know that there is support and somewhere to turn. You are not alone.

Throughout my childhood and with my two great big brothers, Mike and Jason, my Dad was there for us. He coached football and baseball, went to dance recitals, and, no matter what, he had the time to sit down and talk, really talk. We never felt rushed or an inconvenience to him. We felt important and loved.

Being a great Dad translated into a great football coach. He had all the time in the world for his players. He would pick them up for practice, buy them cleats, listen to their stories, and hand out TastyKakes, yet he expected them to do their best. He was committed to his family and his football players, and now, we are committed to him to help others. He will always be remembered.